Nurse practitioner for OBOT Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Nurse Practitioner – Contract

Location: Jackson, TN

Schedule: Contract / Hybrid Flexible Hours (Monday–Friday)

Why Join AppleGate Recovery?

At AppleGate Recovery (a proud division of BayMark Health Services), we don't just treat addiction and mental health—we restore lives. We are a progressive leader in outpatient behavioral health and opioid use disorder treatment, known for combining evidence-based care and counseling with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

If you are looking for a highly rewarding role where you can practice meaningful clinical care and make a measurable impact on the Jackson community, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity & Impact

As a Nurse Practitioner at our Jackson, TN clinic, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care and continuity of treatment. You will have the clinical autonomy to manage patient recovery pathways while collaborating closely with an experienced, multidisciplinary clinic team to decrease barriers to care and monitor patient progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient-Centered Care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, history of present illness (HPI) assessments, and design personalized treatment plans for individuals navigating recovery and mental health disorders.
• Progressive Monitoring: Document and track patient milestones, adjusting care plans seamlessly in collaboration with clinical leadership and clinic directors.
• Empowerment & Education: Counsel patients on their treatment journey, helping them understand their progress, and provide essential health education regarding medication management and compliance.
• Advocacy: Act as a compassionate guide, addressing the physical, emotional, and mental health aspects of substance use and behavioral health disorders to help patients achieve long-term stability and an improved quality of life.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 6 months of MAT / Addiction Medicine treatment experience.
• Active Board Certification (ANCC or AANP); Addiction Medicine certification or training preferred.
• Drug rehabilitation training and clinical knowledge preferred.
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Tennessee (TN).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with a diverse patient population.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team committed to clinical excellence and treating every patient with the dignity they deserve. Apply today to take the next step in your career with AppleGate Recovery.

AppleGate Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.